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Jun 3, 2011 | 09:55 AM

MonteHall

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QuadraJet questions

it's an 84, but I figure I'd have alot better luck getting answers here than in C4 Tech.

First, let me say that I did not do the swap. The previous owner did it.

what is missing here? sorry for the quality.

There's a linkage that doesn't have anything connected.
Best I can figure is that it's the choke. Car seems to run ok as is, though.

the numbers point to it being a 1976 california carb... correct?

Jun 3, 2011 | 10:52 AM

johnt365

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How does it behave in cold weather starts or is there such a thing where you live?

Jun 3, 2011 | 11:04 AM

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the complete choke coil is missing from the intake manifold along with all the connecting linkage to the carburetor.

Your going to love this, description of carburetor usage from www.carburetor-parts.com

Rochester Quadrajet rebuilt carburetor. Correct for 1986-87 Dodge 360. Carburetor number 17086425 Rebuilt in-house, using only quality American made parts.

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Jun 3, 2011 | 11:09 AM

MonteHall

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Its 91. We see cold weather For two weeks in jan.
My wife bought the car in indiana in march, and she drive it around just fine..

Jun 3, 2011 | 12:08 PM

damoroso

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The entire choke assembly (minus the choke flap) including the fast idle cam, choke pull off and linkage is missing. I wouldn't guess being in Galveston a choke would be all that big a deal though...

Jun 3, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MelWff

my carb is off a Dodge? F'n PO told me it came off a 77 c3.

Jun 3, 2011 | 12:32 PM

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I'm just showing you what I found at a web site, try doing a search on the carburetor number see if you come up with something else. Unfortunately I just found a second site that says it's a Chrysler quadrajet

http://www.carburetormanuals.com/pro...als/CM337.html

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Jun 3, 2011 | 12:45 PM

DRIVESHAFT

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According to Cliff Ruggle's site, its a Chevy carb from a 1986 California car.
It was built on the 284th day of 1985.
http://www.cliffshighperformance.com...carb_ID_2.html

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Jun 3, 2011 | 12:45 PM

MonteHall

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Originally Posted by MelWff

Before I go and get all bent out of shape about this; what does that really mean to me? it runs fine, I'm using it for a dd, no intention of racing. It could be re jetted, not sure about the metering rods...

On that note, What does computer controlled mean for me?

Jun 3, 2011 | 12:48 PM

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According to Cliff Ruggle's site, its a Chevy carb from a 1986 California car.
It was built on the 284th day of 1985.
http://www.cliffshighperformance.com...carb_ID_2.html

I read it as 86 chevy as well.
That sure also shows it as a two jet, not quadrajet? Third from last digit is 4. Cali quadrajet would be 5.

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Jun 3, 2011 | 12:56 PM

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DRIVESHAFT

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I read it as 76.

The first 4 digits are 1708, that means its an 80 or later carb.
A 76 would start with 1705.

Jun 3, 2011 | 01:05 PM

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The first 4 digits are 1708, that means its an 80 or later carb.
A 76 would start with 1705.

Yeah, I see that now

Jun 3, 2011 | 01:41 PM

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again, not a chevy carb, try google

http://www.ebaycarburetors.com/servl...6,87,88/Detail

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/m...age060_jpg.htm

If the car runs fine dont worry about it you are just missing the choke and apparently have no problems due to the warm climate

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